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The Language of the Blues: From Alcorub to Zuzu
The Language of the Blues From Alcorub to Zuzu Author:Debra DeSalvo To unearth the true origins and meanings of blues terms like "alcorub," "mojo," and "killing floor," author Debra DeSalvo poured over lyrics, dug through obscure academic sources, and interviewed many blues artists. The result is a witty, ribald, and unparalleled dictionary of blues terminology, packed with anecdotes from DeSalvo's interviews wi... more »th such legends as Little Milton, Robben Ford, Henry Gray, John Hammond, Robert Jr. Lockwood, Bob Margolin, Bonnie Raitt, Smiley Ricks, Hubert Sumlin, and Jimmie Vaughan. The Language of the Blues also includes photos - some previously unpublishedof more than twenty artists, and an insightful foreword by Dr. John.« less